The Best Episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants Season 4

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.9/10(8 votes)

   #1 - Wishing You Well

   S4:E226/2/2006

   Mr. Krabs makes SpongeBob go down the new wishing well after experiencing one for himself, and Patrick and Squidward accidentally join in. So, will they be able to get out and watch everybody's wishes come true? Or will Mr. Krabs just make them stay down there when he enjoys the money?

   Directors:Luke Brookshier, Tom King

   Writers:Luke Brookshier, Tom King, Steven Banks

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   Directors:Luke Brookshier, Tom King

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   8.9/10(7 votes)

   #2 - Sing a Song of Patrick

   S4:E382/19/2007

   After Patrick writes a song, SpongeBob helps him try to get it played on the radio.

   Directors:Luke Brookshier, Tom King

   Writers:Luke Brookshier, Tom King, Steven Banks

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   Directors:Luke Brookshier, Tom King

   Writers:Luke Brookshier, Tom King, Steven Banks
3. 

   8.8/10(8 votes)

   #3 - Best Frenemies

   S4:E403/31/2007

   A new Kelp Smoothie chain is opening up all over Bikini Bottom. The chain's smoothies are so delicious that soon everyone in town can be seen drinking one. But now that customers already have their smoothie, they don't need to buy a beverage with their Krusty Krab order. This could hurt Mr. Krabs' profits.

   Directors:Zeus Cervas, Erik Wiese

   Writers:Erik Wiese, Zeus Cervas, Dani Michaeli

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   Directors:Zeus Cervas, Erik Wiese

   Writers:Erik Wiese, Zeus Cervas, Dani Michaeli
4. 

   8.6/10(1754 votes)

   #4 - The Lost Mattress

   S4:E35/13/2005

   Mr. Krabs complains that his back hurts, so SpongeBob and Patrick buy a new mattress and Squidward tries to take credit for it. They give the new mattress to Mr. Krabs, but Mr. Krabs put his money in his old mattress, which SpongeBob, Patrick, and Squidward must find while Mr. Krabs is at the hospital.

   Director:Mike Bell

   Writers:Tim Hill, Mike Bell

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   Director:Mike Bell

   Writers:Tim Hill, Mike Bell
5. 

   8.6/10(1539 votes)

   #5 - Mermaid Man & Barnacle Boy VI - The Motion Picture

   S4:E910/7/2005

   The adventures of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy are being told in a thrilling new motion picture. But after SpongeBob learns the heroes will be played by young actors, he sets out to make his own version of the movie using the real guys, fresh from their retirement home.

   Directors:Casey Alexander, Chris Mitchell

   Writers:Casey Alexander, Paul Tibbitt, Chris Mitchell

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   Directors:Casey Alexander, Chris Mitchell

   Writers:Casey Alexander, Paul Tibbitt, Chris Mitchell
6. 

   8.2/10(8 votes)

   #6 - New Leaf

   S4:E239/22/2006

   In the battle for fast food supremacy, Plankton has decided to throw in the towel and start a new business selling trinkets and souvenir gifts. He even renames his store from The Chum Bucket to The Chumporium. But Mr. Krabs doesn't buy the change for a second. He's determined to prove that this is nothing more than one of Plankton's elaborate schemes aimed at stealing the Krabby Patty formula.

   Directors:Zeus Cervas, Erik Wiese

   Writers:Erik Wiese, Zeus Cervas, Steven Banks

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   Directors:Zeus Cervas, Erik Wiese

   Writers:Erik Wiese, Zeus Cervas, Steven Banks
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   8.2/10(6 votes)

   #7 - Wigstruck

   S4:E2811/17/2006

   SpongeBob finds an old-time wig and starts wearing it everywhere he goes.

   Directors:Luke Brookshier, Tom King

   Writers:Luke Brookshier, Dani Michaeli, Tom King

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   Directors:Luke Brookshier, Tom King

   Writers:Luke Brookshier, Dani Michaeli, Tom King
8. 

   8.1/10(1407 votes)

   #8 - Shell of a Man

   S4:E25/6/2005

   Mr. Krabs is going to a naval reunion, but molts (leaves his shell) before he goes. He asks SpongeBob to go in his shell and imitate him for the reunion.

   Directors:Vincent Waller, Mike Bell

   Writers:Paul Tibbitt, Mike Bell

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   Directors:Vincent Waller, Mike Bell

   Writers:Paul Tibbitt, Mike Bell
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   8.1/10(11 votes)

   #9 - Best Day Ever

   S4:E2711/10/2006

   SpongeBob is going to have the best day ever. But when work, karate, jellyfishing and Squidward's clarinet recital don't go as planned will his day be ruined?

   Directors:Nate Cash, Tuck Tucker

   Writers:Steven Banks, Nate Cash, Tuck Tucker

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   Directors:Nate Cash, Tuck Tucker

   Writers:Steven Banks, Nate Cash, Tuck Tucker
10. 

    7.9/10(1486 votes)

    #10 - Fear of a Krabby Patty

    S4:E15/6/2005

    Plankton unleashes a new plan; to get the Krusty Krab to work 24 hours. SpongeBob thinks this is a dream, until he thinks he is being chased by killer Krabby Patties.

    Director:C.H. Greenblatt

    Writers:Paul Tibbitt, C.H. Greenblatt

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    Director:C.H. Greenblatt

    Writers:Paul Tibbitt, C.H. Greenblatt
11. 

    7.9/10(1460 votes)

    #11 - Good Neighbors

    S4:E65/20/2005

    It's Sunday and Squidward just wants to relax. But when SpongeBob and Patrick elect him as Good Neighbor President, they won't leave him alone.

    Directors:Aaron Springer, Mike Bell

    Writer:Mike Bell

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    Writer:Mike Bell
12. 

    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Squidtastic Voyage

    S4:E2510/6/2006

    While Squidward is playing the clarinet, he accidentally swallows the reed. SpongeBob and Patrick take a microscopic submarine to try to retrieve it from inside Squidward.

    Directors:Luke Brookshier, Tom King

    Writers:Luke Brookshier, Dani Michaeli, Tom King

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    Directors:Luke Brookshier, Tom King

    Writers:Luke Brookshier, Dani Michaeli, Tom King
13. 

    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #13 - Bummer Vacation

    S4:E2610/13/2006

    Mr. Krabs forces SpongeBob to take a vacation, but he doesn't know how. Meanwhile, Patrick takes SpongeBob's place as fry cook.

    Directors:Casey Alexander, Chris Mitchell

    Writers:Casey Alexander, Chris Mitchell, Dani Michaeli

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14. 

    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #14 - That's No Lady

    S4:E2911/25/2006

    A misunderstanding over a vacation getaway advertisement causes Patrick to think he must "get out of town" or face dire consequences. SpongeBob can't bear the thought of his best buddy moving away, so he decides to do what he can to hide Patrick's identity from his "pursuers." After many failed attempts at disguises, they finally settle on the perfect one: Patrick is transformed into a girl, Patricia, to be exact. Patricia catches the eye of Mr. Krabs and soon she becomes the most charming waitress/waiter at the Krusty Krab.

    Directors:Casey Alexander, Chris Mitchell

    Writers:Casey Alexander, Chris Mitchell, Steven Banks

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15. 

    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Driven to Tears

    S4:E322/19/2007

    For the 58th time in a row, SpongeBob has failed his driving test, so Patrick takes a test and passes. But SpongeBob is angry that he did.

    Directors:Luke Brookshier, Tom King

    Writers:Luke Brookshier, Tom King, Steven Banks

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    Directors:Luke Brookshier, Tom King

    Writers:Luke Brookshier, Tom King, Steven Banks
16. 

    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Born to Be Wild

    S4:E393/31/2007

    When SpongeBob hears that a ferocious biker gang is coming to town, SpongeBob dons his leather jacket, warms up his bike, and prepares to protect the town all by himself.

    Directors:Luke Brookshier, Tom King

    Writers:Luke Brookshier, Tom King, Steven Banks

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    Directors:Luke Brookshier, Tom King

    Writers:Luke Brookshier, Tom King, Steven Banks
17. 

    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #17 - Once Bitten

    S4:E249/29/2006

    Gary starts biting everyone in town, starting with Squidward. When Squid asks if Gary has been up-to-date on all of his snail shots, SpongeBob reveals that he's never done any of that before. This only sends Squidward into a panic. Does he now have some rare snail-related disease? Is this the end for Squidward?

    Directors:Casey Alexander, Chris Mitchell

    Writers:Casey Alexander, Chris Mitchell, Steven Banks

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    Writers:Casey Alexander, Chris Mitchell, Steven Banks
18. 

    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #18 - Hocus Pocus

    S4:E311/15/2007

    SpongeBob tries out his new magic kit on Squidward and is convinced he's turned his neighbor into an ice cream cone!

    Directors:Casey Alexander, Chris Mitchell

    Writers:Casey Alexander, Chris Mitchell, Steven Banks

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19. 

    7.6/10(1238 votes)

    #19 - Selling Out

    S4:E79/23/2005

    Mr. Krabs sells the Krusty Krab to a conglomerate that plans to turn it into a big corporate chain.

    Directors:Zeus Cervas, Erik Wiese

    Writers:Tim Hill, Erik Wiese, Zeus Cervas

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20. 

    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #20 - The Pink Purloiner

    S4:E342/19/2007

    Patrick is jealous of SpongeBob's jellyfish net. When SpongeBob finds out that it's been stolen, he suspects Patrick is the culprit.

    Directors:Luke Brookshier, Tom King

    Writers:Luke Brookshier, Tom King, Steven Banks

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21. 

    7.5/10(1255 votes)

    #21 - Skill Crane

    S4:E55/20/2005

    Mr. Krabs gets a new toy vender by the name of "Skill Crane." At first, Squidward doesn't like it, but when Mr. Krabs lets him and SpongeBob give it a try, Squidward becomes obsessed with it. Can he win anything from the Skill Crane before it ruins his life?

    Director:Vincent Waller

    Writers:Vincent Waller, Aaron Springer, Kyle McCulloch

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    Director:Vincent Waller

    Writers:Vincent Waller, Aaron Springer, Kyle McCulloch
22. 

    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #22 - The Gift of Gum

    S4:E352/19/2007

    It's Best Friends Day, so Patrick and SpongeBob trade presents.

    Directors:Zeus Cervas, Erik Wiese

    Writers:Erik Wiese, Zeus Cervas, Dani Michaeli

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    Writers:Erik Wiese, Zeus Cervas, Dani Michaeli
23. 

    7.4/10(1365 votes)

    #23 - Krabs vs. Plankton

    S4:E45/13/2005

    Plankton tries to steal the formula, but slips and sues Mr. Krabs. Mr. Krabs hires a lawyer, but his lawyer slips and is hurt, so SpongeBob must try to help Mr. Krabs win the case by trying to open a briefcase that has something very important in it.

    Director:Vincent Waller

    Writers:Tim Hill, Vincent Waller, Mike Mitchell

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    Director:Vincent Waller

    Writers:Tim Hill, Vincent Waller, Mike Mitchell
24. 

    7.4/10(1289 votes)

    #24 - Funny Pants

    S4:E89/30/2005

    Squidward fools SpongeBob into thinking that he has a laughter-related illness and convinces SpongeBob that if he laughs one more time in the next 24 hours, his laugh box could explode.

    Directors:Luke Brookshier, Tom King

    Writers:Luke Brookshier, Tom King, Steven Banks

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    7.4/10(1095 votes)

    #25 - Ghost Host

    S4:E185/5/2006

    The Flying Dutchman takes up residence at SpongeBob's house where he proceeds to scare, startle and surprise SpongeBob around the clock. Eventually all the spooky shenanigans grow old, and SpongeBob is no longer afraid of the Dutchman. This creates a panic for the old ghost who now fears that he has lost his scary touch. So SpongeBob decides to lend a hand and help the Flying Dutchman learn to scare people again.

    Directors:Zeus Cervas, Erik Wiese

    Writers:Tim Hill, Erik Wiese, Zeus Cervas

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    Writers:Tim Hill, Erik Wiese, Zeus Cervas